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Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard organises Coastal Ring of Yoga all along the Indian coastline to mark International Day of Yoga 2023
Indian Coast Guard celebrated International Day of Yoga with fervour on June 21, 2023. To mark the occasion, Indian Coast Guard created coastal ring/Sagarmala all along the country’s coastline by organizing special yoga sessions at all stations, ships and units in the coastal states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal as well as in the far-flung islands of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep.
The coastal ring created all along the peninsular India from Kutch  to Kolkata  symbolizing sacrosanct Yoga participation by Indian Coast Guard personnel was based on this year’s theme ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga’. The islands  hinterland stations  depicted their active presence as jewel to this ring.
The day witnessed an enthusiastic participation at Delhi NCR by Coast Guard fraternity where over 500 enthusiasts joined, demonstrating their commitment not only to safeguarding the nation's vast coast line but also towards fostering a healthy and balanced. The event was inaugurated by ADG Rakesh Pal, PTM, TM, DGICG  in the presence of Mrs Dipa Pal, President Tatrakshika and senior officers.
In the run up for International Yoga Day 2023, the Indian Coast Guard embraced the spirit by organizing various sessions across the country. The participation was not only limited to Coast Guard personnel, their families but also the fisher-folk, and other stakeholders joined in large number at various locations. The aim of these events was to create awareness about Yoga’s holistic benefits, debunk any misconceptions, and inspire people to make Yoga a part of their daily lives.
The inclusion of Yoga in ICG personnel’s routine has greatly benefited them in their physical endurance and in managing stress and enhancing mental strength. The practice of Yoga has enabled the Coast Guard Personnel to maintain their peak performance levels and stay calm and composed even in challenging situations at sea. The Indian Coast Guard’s participation in International Yoga Day 2023 showcased their commitment to holistic development and well-being.
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Rozgar Mela: Newly appointed candidates should serve the nation and engage in the mission of building a New India with innovative ideas, says Shri A Narayanaswamy
Various Govt flagship programmes and initiatives have significantly contributed towards generating employment opportunities and attracting investments in various sectors, says Union Minister of State
Appointment orders handed over to 231 candidates in the Rozgar Mela held in Palakkad
Kochi: April 13, 2023
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri A Narayanaswamy today called upon newly appointed candidates to serve the nation and be involved in the task of building a New India with innovative ideas, cutting edge technology and public participation. He said that various Government flagship programmes and initiatives have significantly contributed towards generating employment opportunities and attracting investments in various sectors.
The Minister was addressing after distributing the appointment orders as part of the Rozgar Mela event organized by Palakkad Division of Southern Railway in Palakkad. The Union Minister said that the target of providing 10 lakh jobs would be completed in the next 12 months. He said that the recruitments were being done by Ministries or the Departments either by themselves or through Recruiting agencies such as UPSC, SSC, RRB and Railway Recruitment Cell . On the occasion, appointment orders were handed over to 231 newly appointed people.
Shri A Narayanaswamy stressed that several steps were being taken for compressing recruitment timelines by SSC which included:
1) Net increase of 60% in capacity of conducting computer-based exams by increasing the number of examination shifts from 3 to 4
2) Reducing the number of examination tiers to maximum 2, thereby reducing time taken for recruitment.
3) Use of Digilocker, Aadhar based verification, etc. for simplified document validation
4) Document verification will be done only once by the Ministry/Department
Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Yashpal Singh Tomar and Additional Divisional Railway Manager II, Shri C.T. Sakkeer Hussain were also present in the function.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rozgar Mela through video conferencing and interacted with the appointees. Recruitment was made to central government institutions including VSSC, IPFO, NSO, Cochin Shipyard, Geological Survey of India, Kerala Gramin Bank, Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, India Post, Defence etc
In the 4th edition of Rozgar Mela, about 71,000 appointment letters for various posts in 45 departments were distributed at 45 locations across the country.
In the Rozgar Mela organized in Thiruvananthapuram, Shri V Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs distributed appointment orders to 210 people. Appointment orders for the remaining 830 people were sent through online mode.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with India’s contingent at the Deaflympics at 9:30 AM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will interact with India’s contingent at the Deaflympics at 9:30 AM. He said that entire contingent has created history and brought smiles on the faces of every Indian.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
"Looking forward to interacting with India’s contingent at the Deaflympics at 9:30 AM. The entire contingent has created history and brought smiles on the faces of every Indian."
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Sustainable production can be achieved through organic farming by way of improvement in soil health and fertility: Radha Mohan Singh
Through the multi-action waste decomposer technology, farmers can produce large quantities of organic fertilizer
Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh has said that organic farming has the potential to provide livelihood to farmers and create employment opportunities for rural and urban people. Addressing Jaivik Krishi Sammelan organised by the National Centre of Organic Farming in Pandit Deen Dayal Dham, Mathura yesterday, he said that Sustainable production can be achieved through organic farming by way of improvement in soil health and fertility. The Minister said that the Modi government launched a new initiative the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  in 2015-16. From 2015-16 to 2018-19, Rs 1307 crore has been allocated to promote organic farming on cluster mode in the country. With the successful implementation of PKVY, Mission Organic Value Chain Development  and APEDA, more than 23.02 lakh hectares have been brought under certified organic farming till date in the country.
He added that the demand for Indian organic produce is high in the global market. During 2016-17, India produced 15 lakh tonne organic produce, where in, the export volume was 3.64 lakh tonne with value of Rs 2478 crore whereas the domestic market size is estimated at Rs 2000 crore which is expected to touch Rs 10000 crore in the next three years. The Minister called for adoption of organic farming and reducing dependence on chemical fertiliser and pesticide. He asserted it is imperative that we protect our environment, soil health and fertility, mitigate climate change & global warming and achieve sustainable & nutritional security. He expressed happiness over NCOF developing multi-action waste decomposer and its simple mass multiplication technology for farmers.
Shri Singh said that the Modi government is committed to promoting organic farming and is providing every possible help to farmers for the development of organic farming in the country. For an Organic Farming Revolution, he called upon farmers groups, NGOs and other stake holders to adopt organic farming in order to free the soil and environment from deadly chemicals.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 57.05 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 3.44 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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57,05,07,750
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13,34,620
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3,44,06,720
More than 57.05 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category. Further, 13,34,620 doses are in the pipeline.
More than 3.44 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 99
India crosses landmark of 14 Cr COVID-19 Vaccine doses
India is the fastest country to administer 14 Crore Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 24 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours
India becomes the fastest country to administer 14 Crore Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in just 99 days. Also, the country has administered more than 24 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm today.
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 14,08,02,794 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
These include 92,89,621 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 59,94,401 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,19,42,233 Frontline Workers  , 62,77,797 FLWs , 4,76,41,992 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 23,22,480 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 4,96,32,245 for above 60 years  and 77,02,025 for above 60 years .
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92,89,621
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59,94,401
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1,19,42,233
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62,77,797
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4,76,41,992
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23,22,480
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4,96,32,245
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77,02,025
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11,85,06,091
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2,22,96,703
Total 24,22,989 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the Ninety Ninth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 15,69,631 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 8,53,358 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of the vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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21,611
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43,325
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90,588
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82,946
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9,70,452
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1,90,400
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4,86,980
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5,36,687
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15,69,631
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8,53,358
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India and US launch the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue 
US praises India’s Climate Actions led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
CAFMD will help to demonstrate how the world can align swift climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development: Shri Bhupender Yadav
India and US are in a position to lead the world in tackling Climate Change: Mr. John Kerry
 today launched the “Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue ”. The CAFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at the Leaders' Summit on Climate in April 2021, by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and US President Mr. Joseph Biden.
The dialogue was formally launched by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Shri Bhupender Yadav and Mr. John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate , at an event held in New Delhi.
Speaking at the launch, Shri Yadav said that the dialogue will not only strengthen India-US bilateral cooperation on climate and environment but will also help to demonstrate how the world can align swift climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development, taking into account national circumstances and sustainable development priorities.
“India and the United States are natural partners with shared values and our agenda encompasses all major pillars of our strategic priorities - including defence, security, energy, technology, education and healthcare,” said the Environment Ministeremphasizing on the deep ties shared by the two mature and vibrant democracies.
Speaking at the launch of Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue , Mr. Kerry applauded Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for setting an ambitious target of achieving 450GW renewable energy by 2030 and congratulated India for already achieving 100 GW.
The US Climate envoy lauded India’s leadership role in demonstrating how economic development andclean energy can go hand in hand and stated that urgent Global Climate Action is the need of the hour.He stressed that India and US are working towards speedier deployment of clean energy.
The launch was preceded by a bilateral meet where both sides discussed at length a wide range of climate issues relating to COP26, Climate Ambition, Climate Finance, Global Climate Initiatives including International Solar Alliance , Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate .
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notification G.S.R 901 issued to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  has issued a notification G.S.R 901 on 22 December 2022 to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers.
The pre-owned car market in India has been gradually gaining ground. In recent years, the advent of online marketplaces, which are involved in buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles has further given a boost to this market.
In the current ecosystem, many issues were being faced viz. during transfer of vehicle to subsequent transferee, disputes in regard to third party damage liabilities, difficulty in determination of defaulter etc.
MoRTH has now amended Chapter III of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 to build a comprehensive regulatory ecosystem for the pre-owned car market.
The key provisions of the proposed rules are as follows:
1. An authorization certificate for the dealers of registered vehicles has been introduced to identify the authenticity of a dealer.
2. Furthermore, the procedure for intimation of delivery of vehicle between the registered owner and the dealer has been detailed.
3. The powers and responsibilities of a dealer in possession of registered vehicles have also been clarified.
4. Dealers have been empowered to apply for renewal of registration certificate/ renewal of certificate of fitness, duplicate registration certificate, NOC, transfer of ownership, of motor vehicles in their possession.
5. As a regulatory measure, maintenance of an electronic vehicle trip register has been mandated which would contain details of the trip undertaken viz. trip purpose, driver, time, mileage etc.
These rules will aid in recognizing and empowering intermediaries / dealers of registered vehicles as well as provide adequate safeguards against fraudulent activities to the selling or purchasing of such vehicles.
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CBI REGISTERS A CASE AGAINST A PROPRIETOR OF A PRIVATE COMPANY AND UNKNOWN OTHERS ON THE ALLEGATIONS OF TDS REFUND FRAUD OF RS.3.42 CRORE.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against a Proprietor of a Tamilnadu based private company  and others including unknown private persons & public servants, based on a complaint from Income Tax Department. It was alleged that the accused had entered into conspiracy with unknown others with a dishonest intention to cheat the Income Tax Department. It was further alleged that in pursuance of the conspiracy, during the Financial Year 2014-15, Financial Year 2015-16 and Financial Year 2017-18, the accused had filed e-TDS correction returns on behalf of various TAN holders without their knowledge, by amending the details of payment of contractors & claimed fraudulent tax refunds in the name of various other individuals and got refund amounting to Rs.3,42,77,901/- and thereby caused loss to the Income Tax Department.
Investigation is continuing.
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R. Govindarajan new Chief Commissioner of lncome Tax
Shri. R. Govindarajan, IRS has taken over as the Chief Commissioner of lncome Tax, Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier, he has served as Principal commissioner of Income Tax at Thrissur and Kochi. A native of Tamil Nadu, he is a 1989 batch Indian Revenue Service Officer.
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Government takes several steps to augment Supplies of Semi Conductor Chips
Several steps have been taken by the government to augment supplies of semiconductors chips as intimated by Ministry of Electronics and information Technology. Following projects have been approved:
i) Establishment of Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Center and Incubator for High Power Frequency Electronics.
ii) Project for setting up of Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging  of NAND Flash memory under PLI Scheme.
iii) Project for discrete semiconductor devices including transistors, diode etc. has been approved under Production Linked Incentive  scheme.
iv) Financial incentive under the scheme for promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and semiconductors .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Minister announces compensation for Kins of victims of Mumbai Fire Accident
Rs. 10 Lakhs for Families of those who lost their lives
Rs. 2 Lakh for Seriously Injured, Rs. 1 Lakh for Minor injuries
Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar announced compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the fire accident at ESIC hospital in Mumbai. Rs. 2 lakh each was announced for those who have serious injuries and Rs. 1 lakh each for those with minor injuries.
The cause of fire is being ascertained. As per preliminary report, the building material lying at the ground floor of hospital for renovation work caught fire which led to generation of smoke. Eight persons are reported to have died due to suffocation in this tragic accident. Around 158 persons were injured in the fire accident out of which 57 are now discharged from the hospital. The admitted patients and their attendants were rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals with the help of firefighters, doctors & staff of hospital. Deputy Medical Superintendent, Dr. Reshma Verma was also taken to nearby hospital as she fainted due to suffocation while rescuing the admitted patients. The detailed report is awaited.
Labour Minister held a meeting with officials of Labour Ministry and ESIC at Delhi and directed to extend all possible help to the kins of deceased and injured persons. A team of doctors from ESIC Delhi has also been rushed to Mumbai for this purpose.
Shri Gangwar alongwith Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment and Director General, ESIC are visiting the hospital today evening to oversee the relief work and to meet the injured persons and kins of deceased.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former Prime Minister, Chandra Shekhar Ji on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister of India, Chandra Shekhar Ji on his birth anniversary. Shri Modi has said that Chandra Shekhar Ji was a towering personality who was widely admired for his commitment to democratic values and efforts to remove poverty.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Chandra Shekhar Ji was a towering personality who was widely admired for his commitment to democratic values and efforts to remove poverty. He always worked for the welfare of the downtrodden and marginalised. Tributes to him on his birth anniversary."
Ministry of Coal
Coal CPSEs Providing Water to 981 Villages of Nine States
Close to 18 lakh people Benefitted with Water for Drinking & Irrigation
Coal Companies engaged in Sustainable Mining & Pro-people Initiatives
Due to sustainable utilization of coal mine water resources by Central Public Sector Enterprises  under the Ministry of Coal, an estimated 17.7 lakh people across 981 villages of nine states are benefited. During the fiscal 2022-23, CPSEs discharged approximately 8130 Lakh m3 of mine water, with 46% allocated for community uses such as domestic and irrigation purposes, 49% for internal domestic and industrial needs, and 6% reserved for groundwater recharge initiatives. To ensure suitability of mine water for drinking and irrigation purposes, various treatment methods have been implemented. Several measures have been undertaken to provide access to safe and clean water for communities throughout the year.
In the course of coal mining operations, a substantial volume of mine water accumulates in the mine sumps. These voids not only store seepage water from strata but also collect surface runoff water from the surrounding catchment areas, effectively functioning as extensive water harvesting and ground water recharge structures. This stored mine water serves a range of community purposes, including domestic and drinking water supply, irrigation of agricultural fields, groundwater replenishment, and various industrial applications like dust suppression and heavy machinery washing.
Reverse Osmosis  Filter Plant at Ningah Colliery:
Located within the premises of Ningah Colliery of Eastern Coalfields Limited in Paschim Bardhaman District of West Bengal, a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis  filter plant with a capacity of 5000 litres per hour has been established. This plant treats pumped-out mine water, providing safe drinking water and water for domestic use to nearby villages and colonies. The RO technology employed effectively removes contaminants and impurities from water by forcing it through a semipermeable membrane, allowing only pure water molecules to pass through while blocking larger particles, ions and impurities. This approach ensures the production of high-quality purified water, meeting various community needs.
R.O. Filter Plant  installed at Sripur Area of Eastern Coalfields Limited
Water Supply Initiatives by SECL in Shahdol and Anuppur Districts, Madhya Pradesh:
In Shahdol and Anuppur districts of Madhya Pradesh, underground seepage water from Damini, Khairaha, Rajendra, and Navgaon underground mines is channeled into the Sarafa River. Prior to release, this water undergoes purification through step-by-step filtration processes at the Sarafa Dam. The treated water is then used for agricultural purposes in the areas surrounding the mines. Additionally, two filtration plants with a combined gross capacity of nine lakh litres have been established, benefiting over 5000 residents in the neighbouring villages of Khannath and Chirhiti.
Coal CPSEs remain committed to responsible and sustainable mining practices, leveraging mine water resources to improve the lives of communities and protect the environment.